Water safety

On the Same Wave

With hundreds of first class beaches spanning our coastline, beach culture is an inseparable element of Queensland’s identity. Everybody should be able to participate safely in our world famous beach culture and outdoor lifestyle, which is why the Queensland Government has partnered with Surf Life Saving Queensland to deliver On the Same Wave.

On the Same Wave is a joint water safety initiative which promotes water safety messages to migrants and refugees, international students and international visitors to Queensland.

Activities under the program include:

Raising awareness of water safety messages in more than 28 different languages at multicultural festivals and events, hotels and information centres throughout Queensland and via Surf Life Saving Australia’s Beachsafe portal.

Delivery of water safety education workshops for at-risk communities including recently-arrived migrants and refugees.